City of Gresham

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 10AM-5PM Where: Meet at trailhead Get Map!

Hiking during COVID-19 pandemic

• All participants must wear facial masks and practice social distancing during Senior Healthy Hikers group events.
• We will no longer carpool to the trailhead. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
• Driving directions (with the beginning point at Gresham City Hall) will be distributed at least three days prior to the event.

Hike details

• Distance: 3 miles
• Difficulty: Easy/moderate
• Elevation gain: 74 feet, with a few steep hills
• Trail conditions: Packed dirt, some gravel, pavement
• Round-trip travel: 54 miles
• Parking fee: $3 per car

This hike begins at the Ponderosa I-3 parking area at Lewisville Park in Battleground, Wash. We will begin by crossing a bridge onto a river trail that leads to the park entrance and a grassy area to check out the unique birdhouses. Then we will follow a 12- to 15-foot-wide forest trail with rolling hills and many types of edible berries (be careful not to touch any stinging nettle plants). After 1½ miles, we will descend steeply from the forest trail to a paved path that parallels the Lewis River. Along the way, look for pygmy rabbits and Steller's Jays/ We will gather near the river to eat our lunch (restrooms available). Following lunch we will continue on a natural trail to see the rapids and then head back to our cars.

Bring water, snacks, and a sack lunch. Sturdy hiking shoes/boots are needed.

For more information about this hike please contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com or Ron Janzen at 503-333-8419.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

Get Involved. Make a Difference When: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Gresham City Hall.

For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Financial Planning Director, at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Aug 24, 20206:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

For more information about this event, contact Amanda Lunsford, Administrative Analyst at 503-618-2235 or Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.

When: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 7PM-8PM Where: Online event

Gresham's Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual free Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August.

In collaboration with MetroEast Community Media, this year's concerts will come to you via live streaming.

How to watch and listen

Concerts will be streamed online:

• facebook.com/GCFTA
• metroeast.org/tv-videos

Performance schedule

To celebrate the 11th anniversary during this challenging time, we bring you an amazing list of local musicians.

• July 6 - Timothy James: 2019 Music Monday favorite of R&B and blues
• July 13 - Sonny Hess Band: Female-driven blues
• July 20 - Kaloku and the Krew: Hawaiian Reggae
• July 27 - Rich Layton & Tough Town: Texas-style blues
• August 3 - Bobby & Friends: Country through the years
• August 10 - Bayou Boyz: Zydeco sounds
• August 17 - Remedy: Classic rock through the 70s, 80s and 90s
• August 24 - Mosaique: Featuring torch and jazz vocalist Thea Enos
• August 31 - Patrick Lamb: Portland touring star in pop, blues and contemporary jazz

Thank you to sponsors: Weston Kia, Clackamas County Bank, Michael McKeel DMD, KMO Real Estate and City of Gresham for helping to bring the resources together for the virtual programming.

For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue O'Halloran at 503-489-1157.

Let's Go Walking! When: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 10AM-5PM Where: Meet at trailhead Get Map!

Hiking during COVID-19 pandemic

• All participants must wear facial masks and practice social distancing during Senior Healthy Hikers group events.
• We will no longer carpool to the trailhead. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
• Driving directions (with the beginning point at Gresham City Hall) will be distributed at least three days prior to the event.

Hike details

• Distance: 2.9 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 565 feet
• Trail conditions: Packed dirt, rocky in places
• Round-trip travel: Approximately 125 miles

This hike starts at the 6,525-foot level, so there could be snow patches on the trail. The hike climbs through subalpine meadows to the scarp of Lookout Mountain, then follows the shoulder of the peak through stunted forests until reaching open slopes, rock pinnacles, and expansive views of Mount Hood. At the summit, on a clear day, views of Mt. Jefferson and the Three Sisters are visible to the east, and Mt. Rainier to the north.

Plan to bring water and snacks, along with a sack lunch to enjoy at the summit. Wear good hiking shoes and sunscreen or a hat for the sun, since there is no tree cover at the top. Hiking poles could be helpful, but not necessary.

For more information about this hike please contact Mary Ann Buck at 971-344-1946 or buckbanter@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

When: Every Monday, July-August 7PM-8PM Where: Online event (See details below)

Gresham Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August.

In collaboration with MetroEast Community Media, this year's concerts will come to you via live streaming.

How to watch and listen

Concerts will be streamed online:

• facebook.com/GCFTA
• metroeast.org/tv-videos

Performance schedule

To celebrate the 11th anniversary during this challenging time, we bring you an amazing list of local musicians.

• July 6 - Timothy James: 2019 Music Monday favorite of R&B and blues
• July 13 - Sons of Trees: Latin rhythms
• July 20 - Kolukoo: Hawaiian Reggae
• July 27 - Rich Layton: Texas-style blues
• August 10 - Bayou Boys: Zydeco sounds
• August 17 - Remedy: Classic rock through the 70s, 80s and 90s
• August 24 - Mosaic: Featuring torch and jazz vocalist Thea Enos
• August 31 - Patrick Lamb: Portland touring star in pop, blues and contemporary jazz

Thank you to sponsors: Weston Kia, Clackamas County Bank, Michael McKeel DMD, KMO Real Estate and City of Gresham for helping to bring the resources together for the virtual programming.

For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue O.Halloran at 503-489-1157.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Tue, Jul 07, 2020 10AM-11AM Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!

How to attend the meeting

For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.

How to provide testimony

• To testify during a Council meeting, provide testimony in writing to City Recorder Susanjoy Wright at Susanjoy.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the City Council.
• If you're unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 24 hours in advance of the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.

General meeting information

Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc.

For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.

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Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Wed, Jul 08, 2020 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rm 1A 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Historic Resources Subcommittee maintains an inventory of historic landmarks in Gresham, reviews and recommends a decision on proposed actions to alter or demolish structures on the adopted inventory, and participates in special projects and events that increase public awareness or provide education on historic preservation.

For more information about this event, contact Mary Phillips, Senior City Planner at 503-618-2610 or Mary.Phillips@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Jul 13, 2020 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

For more information about this event, contact Amanda Lunsford, Administrative Analyst at 503-618-2235 or Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.

When: Tue, Jul 14, 2020 10 am- Where: Online meeting via Zoom

Policy Development meetings are informal sessions to review programs, receive progress reports on programs or projects, or to receive other information from staff. The Council periodically holds policy development meetings jointly with citizen advisory committees to discuss policy issues.

For more information contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-618-2697.

Read more about Council meetings.